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DWP message as Universal Credit claimants could get extra money this autumn
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukThousands of Universal Credit recipients could receive additional funds temporarily this autumn to prevent a sudden drop in income.
The extra amounts even surpass what they would usually receive in their monthly payments - and it's all part of the ongoing reform of the benefits system.
Currently, just under seven million people are on Universal Credit. This figure is increasing as claimants are switched from older forms of welfare support.
The so-called legacy benefits include tax credits, Income Support, Housing Benefit, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance and income-related Employment and Support Allowance.
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